Where to live well in the USA: 10 of the happiest American cities

Just like a place of work and occupation, a place of residence can be of great importance for the quality of your life, writes Money Talks News.

Bloomington, Illinois. Photo: Shutterstock

Where do the happiest people live in the United States? To answer this question, Zippia researchers decided to “turn happiness into a science” and studied which US cities have residents who earn a lot, have low traffic costs, and are most likely to be married. The presence of higher education was also taken into account.

Although it may be embarrassing for someone that marriage is on this list, studies show that people in a marriage are usually happier than others. However, it is worth noting that marriage alone does not bring happiness (getting divorced, many can feel much happier). However, if the family is happy, it is very important for mood and mental health.

The income threshold was set at $75 per year, an amount that a Purdue University study found met basic needs and freed people from the trappings of deep financial instability.

Results? According to the indicators of happiness, medium-sized cities were in better positions compared to small towns. Apparently, happiness needs space. Here are 10 places that researchers have chosen.

10. Chandler, Arizona

• Families with an income of more than $ 75 a year: 000%
• Average travel time in the city: 24,2 minutes
• Percentage Married: 52%

Chandler is not only the happiest city in Arizona, but also home to a growing population of millennials. Maybe they hope that happiness is contagious?

9. Redmond, Washington

• Families with an income of more than $ 75 a year: 000%
• Average travel time in the city: 24,8 minutes
• Percentage Married: 58%

While the average home price in Redmond is quite high ($825!), local residents earn some of the highest salaries in the country. There are also many people with higher education living here - 700% have a bachelor's degree.

8. Richardson, Texas

• Families with an income of more than $ 75 a year: 000%
• Average travel time in the city: 23 minutes
• Percentage Married: 48%

Richardson is an affluent suburb of Dallas. Richardson residents are highly educated and have good incomes, decent marriage rates, and rarely get stuck in traffic. Why not happiness?

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7. Bismarck, North Dakota

• Families with an income of more than $ 75 a year: 000%
• Average travel time in the city: 18 minutes
• Percentage Married: 50%

Bismarck residents get a decent salary and on average can get to work in 18 minutes. They can use the time saved on long trips to pursue their hobbies and feel happier.

6. Highlands Ranch, Colorado

• Families with an income of more than $ 75 a year: 000%
• Average travel time in the city: 26 minutes
• Percentage Married: 64%

The state of Colorado is on the rise, with many flocking there to take on tech jobs, enjoy the outdoors, and have a great work-life balance. 78% of households in Highlands Ranch earn more than $75. Add in a high percentage of married people and a reasonable amount of traffic, and it's easy to see that residents have a lot to be happy about.

5. Appleton, Wisconsin

• Families with an income of more than $ 75 a year: 000%
• Average travel time in the city: 18 minutes
• Percentage Married: 54%

The mood of Appleton's residents is maintained at a high level thanks to reasonable housing prices (the average price of a home in this Wisconsin city is only $ 150), happy marriages and short trips to work.

4. Carey, North Carolina

Families with an income of more than $ 75 a year: 000%
Average travel time in the city: 23 minutes
Percentage Married: 57%

Carey may be just the seventh largest city in North Carolina, but fortunately the first state city. An impressive 64% of Carey families earn $ 75 or more. This means that they can afford peace of mind.

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3. Rochester, MN

• Families with an income of more than $ 75 a year: 000%
• Average travel time in the city: 17,5 minutes
• Percentage Married: 52%

The happiest city in all of Minnesota. 52% of Rochester residents come to their partner’s home to share the day’s events. Bonus? Short trips give them more time to spend it with their loved ones or pursue a favorite hobby.

2. Olaite, Kansas

• Families with an income of more than $ 75 a year: 000%
• Average travel time in the city: 22 minutes
• Percentage Married: 61%

The happiest city in Kansas is Olathe. Just 21 miles from Kansas City, you can enjoy all the delights of suburban living with plenty of big-city opportunities. Residents here are well educated - 35% have a bachelor's degree.

1. Bloomington, Illinois

• Families with an income of more than $ 75 a year: 000%
• Average travel time in the city: 16 minutes
• Percentage Married: 53%

It is the happiest city in the whole country. Residents here do not spend their lives on long trips. Add to this affordable housing and the fact that most Bloomington residents are returning home to a loving partner, and it's easy to see that living in this city is wonderful.

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